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Samsung Discontinues Galaxy S25 Edge Amid iPhone Air Success

10/17/2025

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Samsung Discontinues Galaxy

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge was discontinued five months after launch due to disappointing sales.
Initial sales were only 190,000 units in the first month.
Apple's iPhone Air has received positive reviews for design and performance.
Analysts report softer demand for the iPhone Air compared with other iPhone models.
The market for thin smartphones grows, and the iPhone Air may pave the way for future models.

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Apple Launches iPhone Air

Apple Inc. launched iPhone Air in China on October 17, 2025, after regulatory delays tied to eSIM.
Preorders sold out almost immediately in China, indicating strong demand versus a muted U.S. response.
The iPhone Air's design attracted attention, though its smaller battery may deter some users.
The launch coincided with China's approval of eSIM trials, enabling activation without physical SIM cards.
The iPhone Air is backordered across all configurations.

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Samsung Discontinues Galaxy

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge was discontinued five months after launch due to disappointing sales.
Initial sales were only 190,000 units in the first month.
Apple's iPhone Air has received positive reviews for design and performance.
Analysts report softer demand for the iPhone Air compared with other iPhone models.
The market for thin smartphones grows, and the iPhone Air may pave the way for future models.

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